An indigenous rice variety from Manipur, Black Rice (Chak-hao) is naturally rich in antioxidants and contains more protein, fibre and essential minerals compared to brown or white rice. The rice appears black when raw, and purple when cooked. A simple flavour profile with a hint of nuttiness makes t..
Ever wondered what is that mystery ingredient you can’t seem to pin your finger on that gives some Indian Dishes a distinct piquant smoky-sweet taste?
Most often, that is Black Stone Flower spice! Also known as Patthar Phool or Dagar Phool, the Black stone flower is a species of lichen used a..
Dalle Khursani (Fireball cherry pepper) is a unique variety of chilli grown in Sikkim. Scarlet red in colour, it is one of the hottest chillies in the world with a Scoville Heat Unit Score of 3,50,000+. The chilli can be used to season curries, make hot sauces, and also as a condiment with Indian me..
Emerging from the foothills of the Himalayas, Dalle Khursani also known as Fireball Cherry Pepper is one of the hottest chillies in the world! This bottle contains the traditionally prepared Dalle Chilli paste which is a staple in every household in the northeastern state of Sikkim. This hot and spi..
Gundruk is an indigenous Nepali food that is prepared by fermenting and sun-drying leafy vegetables (mustard leaf). Widely eaten in Sikkim, gundruk with its distinctive sour and fermented taste helps in digestion and stimulates bowel movement. It is one of the most versatile foods which can be used ..
Sikkim's kinema seasoning is a traditional soyabean product from Sikkim. It is a popular food item in the state, especially among the Nepali Community.
The seasoning and preparation of kinema can vary widely based on personal
preferences and regional differences, but the fundamental process i..
Kinema or Akhuni as we know it to be from the movie that made it really famous (Axone); is nothing but fermented soyabeans, for those of us who may imagine it to be something really unholy it is purely vegetarian. Kinema, as called it in the Nepali dialect has a very pungent smell due to fermentatio..
Timbur aka Sichuan Garlic Chilli Crisp also known as Sichuan Chilli oil is made by
infusing oil with various spices and aromatics, resulting in a flavourful and spicy
oil with crispy bits of garlic, Sichuan pepper and other condiments.
The preparation typically involves frying garlic, shallots, a..
The Black Sticky Rice from the hills of Meghalaya has an uneven black-colored bran layer that gives it the extravagant or exotic look alongside the nutrient-rich nutty flavor as it is unmilled. Sourced directly from the farmers who have been growing black sticky rice have been practicing traditional..
Savour the highly nutritive rice that is rich in fibre with a more flavour compared to its white counterpart. Red sticky rice is believed to help with several health issues by naturally increasing blood flow, improving digestion and lowering bad cholesterol. Red rice is an excellent source of iron a..
White Sticky Rice is an aromatic sticky rice from Meghalaya with a rich nutty flavour and delicate texture. It is a short-grain rice also known as glutinous rice due to the presence of a starch compound called amylopectin which makes it sticky but it is still gluten-free as it does not have the glut..